I sat down with Texas divorce lawyer Jodi Lazar to hear what a good one actually looks like, what it costs, and the three things that keep your legal fees from spiraling.

After more than two decades of practice in the areas of estate planning and probate, I’ve seen the same thing happen over and over again: the financial advisor often spots the estate-planning problem before the estate-planning attorney does.

It’s the financial advisors who often know the client’s financial life, family dynamics, business interests, and major life changes better than anyone else in the professional circle.  They see when the beneficiary designation is stale. They hear about the remarriage, the troubled child, the aging parent, the business transition, or the move to another state. And very often, they are the ones who realize first that the estate plan no longer matches the client’s life.

Parents love to say the kids are going to drink anyway, so why not keep them safe at home? I sat down with my friend Katie Love, a mom of five, to talk about why that logic can put your house, your savings, and your family at risk. The good news is that you have a lot of control here.

On this episode of Life Is Legal, I explain what teen gambling looks like now, what the law says, the warning signs parents often miss, and how to start the conversation before a small mistake becomes a crisis.

The headlines have quieted down, but the enforcement hasn't. I sat down with immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch to find out what's actually happening on the ground right now, and it's worse than most of us realize.

I explain contracts, credit, leases, jury duty, and all the parts of turning 18 that no one explains.

What is law school actually like? We've answered some of the burning questions prospective law students have from the perspective of students entering their second year of law school.

Delve into the complex world of copyrights and trademarks from both sides: how you can protect what you create and avoid getting into trouble when using others’ content.

In this blog, we get to the bottom of what “medical aid in dying” actually is. How is it different from euthanasia and assisted suicide, and why is that difference not just legal hairsplitting but the entire point?

Can you actually yell, "Stop right there, sir! I am but a humble citizen, but I am placing you under arrest, and I'm going to detain you until the police arrive.” The short answer is yes. But it’s a lot narrower (and riskier) than you think.

Divorce changes more than your legal status. Learn how to prepare your money, manage divorce brain, and find the support you need to move forward.

Think a dismissed case just disappears? Think again. Brooke breaks down expungement, record sealing, and how to actually get a second chance.

Choosing who gets your money is easy. Choosing who MANAGES it is the hard part. Brooke explains the trustee's role in plain English.

We see this all the time. People post a professional photo and write "PC: [Photographer Name]" or "No copyright infringement intended." I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but saying you didn't mean to break the law doesn't mean you didn't break the law. It’s like telling a police officer, “No speeding intended,” while you were doing 90 in a 40.

No, there's no "seven-year rule." Brooke Hardie breaks down the real requirements for common law marriage—and why there's no such thing as a common law divorce.

Attorney Brooke Hardie and legal aid director Robert Doggett explain why there's no right to a lawyer in civil court—and what to do instead.

RN and care manager Catherine Vergara on spotting the signs, handling resistance, and starting the conversation before a crisis forces it.

Power of attorney, home care, and the caregiving binder every family needs before a health crisis hits.

Divorce attorney Jodi Lazar breaks down prenups, community property, and the financial steps every woman should take before marriage trouble starts.

Pet custody, dog bite liability, and ESAs explained in plain English—plus how a pet trust protects your fur baby if you're not around.